Mika Mayer, a partner in MoFo's Palo Alto office, was named one of Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News's (GEN) 10 Life Science Superstars 40 and Under for 2013, which noted that "she is the youngest person ever to make partner at Morrison Foerster and [is] co-founder of the nation's first practice group devoted to investor due diligence of intellectual property."
The feature, published for the first time this year, highlights those in the life science industry – from researchers to executives to professors – "achieving distinction very early in their careers." Ms. Mayer was the only lawyer on the list. Click here for the full list of honorees.